Many beginners treat sparring like a 100-meter sprint, gasping for air by the end of the first round. Authentic Muay Thai is a marathon. In Thailand, the first two rounds are often a “feeling out” process. Rounds three and four are where the “real” scoring happens. To master the 5-round mindset, you must learn to “rest” while moving. This means finding moments of relaxation in the clinch or behind a steady jab, saving your explosive energy for when it matters most.
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